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Brands and editors press the flesh at PressCamp

Posted June 20, 2017
Outdoor and bike industry journos will question Utah state officials on land policy Wednesday.
BOA sponsored the opening reception and gave a presentation about its technology and focus.

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — PressCamp, which opened Tuesday here, gives cycling journalists an opportunity to listen to stories about brands and products that rarely get told at trade shows and other events — stories, truth be told, that are not best recounted in brief same-day web coverage like this.

MTBparks Pass available for 2017 season

Posted June 20, 2017

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (BRAIN) — The MTBparks Pass is now available for the 2017 season.

Chris McGovern joins Donnelly Sports

Posted June 19, 2017

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) - Donnelly Sports LLC who uses the Clement trademark under license, has added two new members to its team.

Former Guru painter, Joey Sivilla, starts refinishing business in Montreal

Posted June 19, 2017
MONTRÉAL (BRAIN) — Joey Sivilla, a former painter for Guru Cycles, has opened a bike paint, repair and restoration business here, specializing in creative custom finishes.
 

How to submit a news tip or press release to BRAIN

Posted June 16, 2017

Got a press release, a new product, or a hot tip? It's not so hard to let us know.

Advanced Composites recalls about 40 Wound Up tandem forks

Posted June 16, 2017

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Advanced Composites Inc. is recalling about 40 Wound Up carbon fiber tandem forks that were sold in 2015. The fork leg can crack, the company said. 

The company, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has received one report of a cracked fork leg. 

Transportation officials hold webinar on 'near miss' bike incidents

Posted June 16, 2017

NEW YORK CITY (BRAIN) — The National Association of City Transportation Officials will hold a free webinar Monday on how close calls and aggressive drivers affect bike use.

North American Bikeshare Association hires first executive director

Posted June 16, 2017

BOSTON (BRAIN) — The North American Bikeshare Association has hired its first executive director, Samantha Herr.

Shimano to open urban pop-up store in New York City this summer

Posted June 16, 2017

NEW YORK CITY (BRAIN) — Shimano is opening a pop-up concept store here next week, where it will feature 33 bikes using the brand's new urban component groups, Metrea, Alfine and Steps. 

WTB hires Johs Huseby as global OEM sales manager

Posted June 16, 2017

MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — WTB has hired Johs Huseby as global OEM sales manager and for product development.

Dorel Sports to host MY 2018 Mongoose show for European distributors

Posted June 15, 2017

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Dorel Sports will host international distributors from approximately 15 European countries from June 26-29 to unveil the 2018 Mongoose line at its offices in Basel, Switzerland.

Check out the Grand Valley's bike shops in new issue of BRAIN

Posted June 15, 2017

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The latest issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News features our staff's recent tour of Colorado's Grand Valley, home to a thriving retail community and a growing list of bike industry companies.

Canfield Brothers creates official demo center in Moab at Double Down Bikes

Posted June 15, 2017

MOAB, Utah (BRAIN) — Boutique bike brand Canfield Brothers has opened an official demo center at the new Double Down bike shop here. The shop uses Canfield Brothers bikes exclusively in its demo and rental fleet.

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